Creating a Homework Station

With school just around the corner, creating a homework station will allow your child(ren) to have a space where everything is organized & easily accessible to them. Below are some tips for creating the best possible homework station, no matter what amount of space you have! 

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3 Types of Homework Station Set-Ups: 

• TRADITIONAL: use a desk set-up (Check this desk out-only $84.99 on Amazon) 
• MOBILE: use a 3-tiered rolling cart- have each shelf be a different “zone”. Example: Top shelf- homework zone, middle shelf- supply zone, bottom shelf- paper zone (Check this cart out- only $36.99 on Amazon) 
• SPACE SAVING: use a multi-drawer unit- same principle as the rolling cart, each drawer a zone, make sure to label them. Use the top of the unit as the homework zone. (Check this unit out- only $17.00 from Target)

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Zoned Homework Station Set-Up: 

Supply Zone: 

This zone focuses on all those school supplies your child(ren) need. Having these items in separate containers but in the same location will increase the likelihood your child(ren) will replace the items they use. Several different types of containers can be used to store these items such as:

• MASON JARS- label each container with its contents, most cost effective, smaller jars for small items like paperclips, larger jars for writing utensils (Available at retailers like Amazon, Target, Walmart, vary in price depending on size & quantity)
• ART CADDY- can store items of various sizes, multiple items & be carried to another location, limited space (Get one here- $15.99 on Amazon) 
• PENCIL BOXES- store items that cannot be stored in a jar/cup. Label each box so that everyone knows where they can find these items.​ (Get a 3pk here- for $13.99 on Amazon) 

Homework Zone: 

This zone focuses solely on homework papers. As much as there is parent paperwork from your child(ren), they have more paperwork than you do, upcoming assignments, workbooks, study guides, etc. Having a place to organize these is very important.

• MAGAZINE FILE HOLDER- use 1 for each child, within those holders, have a separate folder for every subject. Have specific folders for other things like “I need help” or “Check This”,  at the end of each night go through & see what your child(ren) might need your assistance with. (Get this 12pk- $19.97 on Amazon)  
• DOCUMENT SORTER- achieves the same goal as the magazine holder, no need for folders but can be used to keep documents upright (Get this 2pk- $37.64 on Amazon) 

Paper Zone: 

This zone focuses on all the paper you child(ren) need while in school. Having a central place to store this where your child(ren) can access it is an easy way to make them more self-sufficient. 

• MAGAZINE FILE HOLDERS- store extra paper supplies, such as printer paper, colored paper, extra notebooks, loose-leaf paper, use 1 file holder for each type of paper

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Parent Document Organization: 

There is a lot of paperwork involved with school and having a central location to organize it is important. The key to any of these organizational tools is to check them daily, weekly, & monthly to attend to any matters & clear out old items. There are many ways you can do this:

• CASCADING WALL ORGANIZER- label the files in the organizer that make the most sense for you & your child. Some examples include Documents to be signed, School Notices, Graded homework/tests, Urgent (Get this 6 Pocket Organizer- $12.93 on Amazon) 
  • have more than 1 child, use one section of the organizer for each child, then use file folders to separate paperwork within each section. Or get 1 organizer for each child.
• CLIPBOARDS- hang multiple clipboards on the wall and label them similarly to the hanging organizer (Get this 3pk- $7.15 on Amazon) 
• CORKBOARD- pin large binder clips to the cork board and label each clip with the same sections you would use in a wall organizer (Get this one- $29.68 from Amazon) 

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Time Organization: 

Events & Deadlines: 

Every school year there are hundreds of events parents must attend, organizing yours & your child(ren)s time is imperative.

• 12-month wall calendar or 1-month dry erase calendar is useful for keeping track of everything. You can not only track school & family events but deadlines for projects/assignments so that you and your child(ren) won’t miss any important deadlines.
  • Multiple calendars- one for each child and one for the family
  • One calendar- use different colors to denote each child & yourself/family. This way its easy to keep track of where everyone is in one space. ​

After-School Checklist: 

Using a task list is a visual reminder of things that need to be done every day. Most commonly used task-list items for children include:

• Afternoon snack
• Homework
• (X-time) of Reading
• Backpack Ready
• Clothes set-out
• Chores
• Shower/bath

Create a Simple, Easy-to-Use Afterschool Checklist:

• ​Take an 8x10 picture frame
• Download a pre-filled checklist OR a blank checklist at the bottom of this section 
• Put checklist in frame
• Use a dry-erase marker for your child(ren) to mark off when they have completed a task
• Erase and begin again the next day 

Pre-Filled After School Checklist
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Blank After School Checklist
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File Type:	pdf

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Happy New School Year & Good Luck! 

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